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# Mounting guidelines
Proper installation ensures reliable communication and accurate measurements. Verify that the chosen location follows the [installation best practices](/nb-iot-loggers/installation/installation-best-practices.md).
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Before permanently mounting the logger, ensure it is **powered on** and verify that the intended installation spot has **sufficient NB-IoT signal coverage**.
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## **Mounting IP30** loggers
Efento loggers in IP30 enclosures are lightweight and designed for quick installation using **3M adhesive pads**, included in the package.
#### **Mounting steps**
1. Clean the surface where the logger will be placed (dry, smooth, and dust-free).
2. Peel off the protective film covering the 3M adhesive pad on the back of the logger.
3. Press the logger firmly against the surface for several seconds.
4. Avoid touching or repositioning the logger for a few minutes to ensure proper adhesion.
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Adhesive mounting is ideal for walls, doors, racks, and other flat indoor surfaces.
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## **Mounting IP67** loggers
Loggers housed in the IP67-rated enclosure include a dedicated, heavy-duty plastic mounting plate designed for versatile deployment. This plate acts as an adapter, allowing the device to be securely affixed to either flat wall surfaces or cylindrical structures like poles and pipes.
* **Wall mounting**: The plate features multiple integrated screw slots (oblong holes positioned at the corners and sides), allowing for easy alignment and levelling when fastening it to walls using standard screws and wall plugs.
* **Pole mounting**: The rectangular cutout slots in the center section are specifically engineered to accommodate zip ties, hose clamps, or metal bands, enabling quick and secure attachment to poles or vertical conduits without drilling.
Once the mounting plate is secured to the target surface, the IP67 logger enclosure simply snaps or slides firmly into place on the bracket.
#### Wal mounting procedure
1. **Position and mark**: Place the plastic mounting plate against the wall at your chosen installation spot, ensure it is level, and mark the drilling locations through the screw slots.
2. **Drill holes**: Drill holes at the marked positions using a 5 mm drill bit.
3. **Prepare holes**: Clear any residual dust from the drilled holes and insert the included wall plugs.
4. **Secure the plate**: Align the mounting plate over the plugs and screw it firmly to the wall. It is highly recommended to use the screws included in the set, as they are corrosion-resistant. If you choose to use alternative screws, ensure they are also corrosion-resistant to prevent degradation over time.
5. **Attach the logger**: Clip the logger enclosure into the secured mounting plate and lock it in place by tightening the two securing screws.
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Securing the logger to the mounting plate with the two designated screws is strictly necessary to ensure the physical security of the device. If these screws are omitted, the logger can be easily slid off and removed from the bracket by hand without the use of any tools, exposing it to potential theft, tampering, or accidental detachment.
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#### Pole mounting procedure
1. **Thread the fasteners**: Insert heavy-duty zip ties, hose clamps, or metal bands through the rectangular cutout slots located in the center section of the mounting plate. Note that the maximum width of the fasteners used should not exceed 5 mm.
2. **Position the plate**: Place the plastic mounting plate vertically against the pole or pipe at your desired installation height.
3. **Secure to the pole**: Wrap the bands or zip ties tightly around the pole and secure them firmly. Ensure the plate is tightly hugged against the surface and cannot slide or rotate.
4. **Trim excess**: Cut off the excess length from the zip ties, ensuring that **at least 2 cm** of the tie tail is left to prevent accidental loosening and to allow for future manual adjustments.
5. **Attach the logger**: Clip the logger enclosure into the secured mounting plate and lock it in place by tightening the two securing screws.
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Securing the logger to the mounting plate with the two designated screws is strictly necessary to ensure the physical security of the device. If these screws are omitted, the logger can be easily slid off and removed from the bracket by hand without the use of any tools, exposing it to potential theft, tampering, or accidental detachment.
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